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Home Organisation for Busy Women: Quick Wins to Kickstart Your Journey
Home Organisation for Busy Women: Quick Wins to Kickstart Your Journey
7th May 2025 Written by Christina Hardy
Do you ever look around your home and think, “Where do I even start?”
If you’re a busy woman juggling work, family, and everything in between, finding the time (and energy!) to organise your space can feel impossible.
The good news? You don’t need a full weekend or an empty calendar to start making progress.
Small steps really do add up — and the right quick wins can give you that burst of motivation to keep going.
In this guide, I’ll share simple, ADHD-friendly home organisation tips that will help you kickstart your journey without overwhelm.
Why Quick Wins Work
Why Quick Wins Work
When your home feels chaotic, starting small gives you:
Instant results – which fuels motivation.
Less overwhelm – no big projects that drag on.
Momentum – once you see progress, it’s easier to keep going.
Think of these as mini victories that create a ripple effect through the rest of your home.
Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels
Quick Win #1: Start with One Surface
Quick Win #1: Start with One Surface
Instead of trying to “declutter the whole kitchen,” pick one surface:
Your dining table.
Your kitchen counter.
Your bedside table.
Clear it completely. Wipe it down. Only put back what truly belongs there.
👉 In just 10 minutes, you’ll see a huge visual difference.
Quick Win #2: The Five-Minute Rule
Quick Win #2: The Five-Minute Rule
Set a timer for five minutes and tackle one small task:
Throw away expired food in the fridge.
Recycle old receipts from your handbag.
Clear five random items off the floor.
Five minutes might not feel like much, but it stops procrastination in its tracks. And often? You’ll keep going once you start.
Quick Win #3: One Drawer at a Time
Quick Win #3: One Drawer at a Time
Forget “organising the whole room.”
Choose one drawer — and finish it.
Junk drawer in the kitchen.
Bathroom makeup drawer.
Desk drawer with cables and pens.
Empty it, sort it, and only put back what you use.
💡 Pro tip: Add small dividers or boxes inside to keep categories neat.
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Quick Win #4: The “Grab a Bag” Method
Quick Win #4: The “Grab a Bag” Method
Sometimes the clutter is everywhere. Instead of panicking, grab a bag and choose a focus:
Donate bag: Fill it with clothes you haven’t worn in a year.
Rubbish bag: Walk around the house tossing broken or unusable items.
Recycle bag: Collect paper, bottles, and packaging.
When the bag is full, it’s done. You’ve made progress.
Quick Win #5: Create a Drop Zone
Quick Win #5: Create a Drop Zone
Busy women often struggle with things piling up at the door — keys, bags, post, shoes.
👉 Create a simple drop zone near your entryway:
A basket for post.
A tray for keys.
Hooks for bags and coats.
This keeps the chaos contained and makes coming home less stressful.
Quick Win #6: Use the “One In, One Out” Rule
Quick Win #6: Use the “One In, One Out” Rule
This can help if you constantly feel like stuff is creeping in.
Bought a new top? Let go of one old one.
New mug for the kitchen? Donate one from the cupboard.
It’s a tiny habit that prevents clutter from building up again.
This may not suite everyone so don't be too hard on yourself if this isnt working for you!
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Photo by Bram van Egmond
Quick Win #7: Focus on “Hot Spots”
Quick Win #7: Focus on “Hot Spots”
Every home has those clutter magnets — the spots where things just pile up.
Maybe it’s:
The hallway table.
The chair where clothes land
The kitchen counter.
Pick one hot spot and reset it daily. This 2-minute habit keeps chaos under control.
Quick Win #8: Make It Visual
Quick Win #8: Make It Visual
If you’re neuro-divergent (like me ✨), out of sight often means out of mind.
Use clear boxes instead of opaque ones.
Label things in big, obvious writing.
Store everyday items where you can see and reach them easily.
Organisation doesn’t need to be “pretty.” It needs to work for your brain.
Quick Win #9: The “End of Day Reset”
Quick Win #9: The “End of Day Reset”
Before you go to bed, take five minutes to do a tiny reset:
Load the dishwasher.
Fold the blanket on the sofa.
Put shoes back where they belong.
It sets the tone for a calmer morning.
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Quick Win #10: Celebrate Small Wins
Quick Win #10: Celebrate Small Wins
The secret to keeping your home organised isn’t perfection. It’s progress.
Even if you only cleared one drawer today — that’s a win. Celebrate it.
Take a photo. Share it. Notice the difference it makes.
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Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
You don’t need hours of free time or endless motivation to start organising your home. With quick wins, you can:
See results instantly.
Reduce daily stress.
Build momentum that grows over time.
Remember: progress, not perfection.
✨ Your Next Step
✨ Your Next Step
I’d love to hear about your wins!
👉 Come join my free Facebook group ADHD Decluttering & Organisation Unicorns | UK
Share your before-and-after photos.
Get support from other women who get it.
Find daily motivation and tips to keep going.
Your home transformation doesn’t need to be lonely — we’re doing it together 💜
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